The core element of the publication presents a catalog of the 24 ESB models available as of early 2023 with detailed vehicle specifications allowing readers to compare various models and weigh important considerations. Next, in “Bus Basics,” we explain key components of an ESB and discuss the charging and related infrastructure that is needed to support these buses. In the “Status of the Electric School Bus Market” section, we explore the growing demand for these buses and how manufacturers are positioning themselves to meet that demand through a scan of the market. The ESB transition will require a coordinated effort among numerous entities, including school district leadership and staff school bus manufacturers and contractors utilities policy makers regulators local advocacy organizations and community members. Momentum around electric school buses (ESBs) is growing in the United States as school districts across the country transition to this cleaner and healthier technology, bolstered by an infusion of new funding from the federal government.

The nameplate range of current models is between 75 and 210 miles, enough to reliably cover most routes in operation.

Each generation of buses becomes more advanced: Many manufacturers are on their third or fourth iteration, some further along.

As of March 2023, 24 models were available from nine manufacturers for Type A, C, and D buses: 18 newly manufactured models and 6 repowered models.

Communities that have been historically disadvantaged are disproportionately affected by air pollution and must be prioritized for access to ESBs and their benefits.

Bidirectional-capable vehicles can store and deliver energy using “vehicle-to-everything” technology, which bolsters resiliency.

Although diesel-burning school buses have lower upfront costs, ESBs offer access to record funding, have the potential for lower operations and maintenance costs, and produce zero tailpipe emissions.

As of December 2022, 895 districts (or private operators) had committed to procuring 5,612 ESBs (1.2 percent of the current fleet) across a range of operating conditions and in all 50 states. States and municipalities are setting electrification goals while manufacturers scale production. School districts across the United States are transitioning to electric school buses (ESBs), and momentum grew in 2022 due to funding from the Clean School Bus Program.The catalog presents electric school bus models available today with detailed vehicle specifications allowing readers to compare various models and weigh important considerations. A scan of the market explores the growing demand for these buses and how manufacturers are positioning themselves to meet that demand. It aims to present the growing interest and investment in the sector along with key aspects of the current technology. These publications are intended to serve as resources primarily for school districts, transportation directors and other school bus operators exploring school bus electrification and provide them with a better understanding of the state of the electric school bus market and available offerings. Buyer's Guide are a comprehensive guide offering school districts and others an overview of the electric school bus market and a catalog that presents electric school bus models available today with detailed vehicle specifications. The updated 2023 Electric School Bus Market Study and Electric School Bus U.S.

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